Women who inject drugs and HIV: Addressing specific needs

Effective and humane approaches should be considered, including diversionary measures, sentencing substitutes and decriminalization of drug use.
  • Alternatives to punishment

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In this policy brief, UNODC is very vocal with regards to the need to address the policy and legislative barriers that impede access to HIV prevention services for women who inject drugs, and calls for the decriminalisation of drug use.